Plan your visit
BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
55.04597, -1.94373
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Jackdaw
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Jackdaw
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Mallard +80 more · last seen 2025
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Mallard +80 more · last seen 2025
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Platycheirus albimanus, Marmalade Hoverfly, Syrphus ribesii +24 more · last seen 2025
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚶
Walking
Historic Fortifications TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Hadrian's Wall PathWalking route134.5 km
Named routeLength 134.5 kmNational walking route
🚴Cycling
9 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
Reivers' RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 10National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route11.9 km
Named routeRef 10Length 11.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 10Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.4 km
Named routeRef 10Length 5.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route281 m
Named routeRef 10Length 281 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route166 m
Named routeRef 10Length 166 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
✦Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the B6309 and the B6321 in wall miles 16, 17 and 18Historic site4.3 km→✦Hadrian's Wall and vallum between Sunnybrae at Halton Shields and Haltonchesters Roman fort in wall miles 20 and 21Historic site4.9 km→🌱The GreenUrban park900 m→✦East Matfen medieval village and open field systemHistoric site1.7 km→⛪Holy Trinity ChurchReligious grounds900 m→✦Market crossHistoric site4.1 km→